E-Content Specialist

EBSCO Information Services; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a detail-oriented E-Content Specialist to enhance their Global Knowledge Base. In this role, you will leverage your analytical skills to ensure the integrity of metadata while collaborating with various stakeholders. This remote position offers a flexible work environment and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through reliable information. If you are passionate about data quality and enjoy problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the research community.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Work-Life Balance

Training and Development Resources

Remote Work Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with metadata in related industries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze publisher-supplied metadata for quality and accuracy.
• Resolve internal and customer-reported data issues promptly.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Data Manipulation

Education

Experience in Library Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, with most embracing hybrid or remote work models. As an AI-enabled service leader, we thrive on innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and the dedication of our exceptional team. At EBSCO, we’re driven to inspire, empower and support research. Our mission is to transform lives by providing reliable and relevant information — when, where and how people need it. We’re seeking dynamic, creative individuals whose diverse perspectives will help us achieve this global, inclusive mission. Join us to help make an impact.

Your Opportunity

As an E-Content Specialist, your primary responsibility is to contribute to building and maintaining a comprehensive, high-quality Global Knowledge Base (GKB) focused on customer needs. You will accomplish this by establishing quality data feeds with external data partners, analyzing and manipulating metadata for inclusion in the GKB, and ensuring all necessary collections are represented and maintained accurately. You will also resolve internal & external reported issues promptly using research and critical thinking skills, while conducting root cause analysis to identify trends and take proactive action to minimize reoccurring issues.

This remote position is U.S.-based only (excluding U.S. territories).

What You'll Do

• Conduct regular maintenance and analysis of publisher-supplied metadata to ensure comprehensiveness, quality, and accuracy
• Communicate with content providers to resolve internal and customer-reported data issues promptly and to obtain necessary metadata to maintain the Global Knowledge Base
• Maintain associations with internal & external data sources for order processing services
• Work effectively with team members and cross-functional teams to accomplish individual, team, and organizational goals
• Prioritize workload, manage multiple tasks, and report on progress or concerns in daily team workload meetings.
• Identifying and implementing workflow improvements

Your Team

You will be welcomed as a member of the Global Knowledge Base Team (a team of about 30 people) and the larger Product Management organization. Our team enjoys the flexibility and greater work life balance working remotely offers. There will be ample resources, tools, training, and support to ensure your success as an E-Content Specialist and your development

About You

• 2+ years of experience in related industries working with metadata
• 2+ years Microsoft Excel; familiar with data manipulation and analysis

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication with multiple levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledgeable of bibliographic metadata standards (e.g. MARC, KBART, OAI)
• Experience and/or education in the library field

Pay Range

USD $19.16 - USD $27.37 /Hr.